Discover Digital Inclusion – Your Opportunity
Learn more about the government backed scheme that is empowering young people with additional need with new skills to take into employment.
The Discover Digital team at Family Fund have been awarded a grant to help young people, aged 18-24, learn practical and recognised skills that may help them with moving into employment.
What is the programme?
The Discover Digital Inclusion – Your Opportunity scheme is a short programme that will teach young people with additional needs, aged between 18 and 24, new skills that they may not have had the chance to learn before.
The programme will use specialist trainers to help young people achieve recognised certificates across 4 technical areas:
- Coding
- Design
- Video
- Music
Each of these 4 learning areas will have 3 separate certified courses. They will start with a basic, entry level certificate and move on to more practical and creative courses.
Each course will lead to the creation of a practical piece of work which will be added into each learners own personal digital portfolio.
A learner can complete one, two or three units of each learning type, and will receive a certificate for each completed unit.
The programme is designed to be fun whilst also educational.
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Coding
These courses have been designed to be completed using the free online coding software; Scratch.
- Basic block coding using Scratch
- Adding sounds and visual effects in Scratch
- Basics of testing and debugging in Scratch
Design
These courses have been designed to be completed using the free online coding software; Canva.
- An introduction to Canva
- Designing invitations for a target audience using AI tools
- Using social media to promote a brand
Video
These courses have been designed to be completed using the free online coding software; CapCut.
- Introduction to using a digital video editing tool
- Creating a video
- Creating a video advert to promote a business
Music
These courses have been designed to be completed using the free online coding software; BandLab.
- Making music – level 1
- Making music – level 2
- Music technology: Computer sequencing and composition
Frequently asked questions
Each unit of learning has been designed in line with AQA’s Unit Award Scheme. This means that learners are awarded with a certificate each time they successfully complete a unit. A learner could complete any number of units within each section, or even all 12 if they wish
You can access on-demand workshops, where the learner can progress in their own time and at their own pace.
Yes. Learners will work towards AQA Unit Award Scheme certificates, which list all the unit outcomes, providing a record of the knowledge, skills and experiences they have accomplished in course. This can be used along side their digital portfolio to support future education, training, or employment pathways.
The programme is free to access for any learner aged between 18 and 24 years of age with additional needs. Course content is inclusive and adaptable, with a strong focus on participation and personal progress.
No. The courses are fully funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
No previous experience is required. Courses are designed to be accessible for beginners and supportive of different learning styles.
Sessions are led by experienced staff who understand inclusive learning. The emphasis is on encouragement, confidence-building, and learning at an appropriate pace.
Have more questions?
If you would like to know more about this scheme, please get in touch with our team on [email protected].
Registrations are now open!
Book your place now for this new online learning opportunity, created especially for young people aged 18 to 24 with additional needs. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Click here to book your place on the programme!